Fall 2007 Course Syllabus
Course: 3043.001.
Course Title: Numerical Analysis I.
Time: Lecture: Tues & Thurs 2:40 - 4:00 Lab: Monday 12:40 - 2:30.
Place: Lecture: Barton Hall Classrooms 407 Lab: Tuttleman Room 7.
Instructor: Hill, David R.
Instructor Office: 512 Wachman Hall.
Instructor Email: david.hill@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-1654.
Course Web Page: http://astro.temple.edu/~dhill001/course/NUM%20ANAL%20Fall%202007/numanal_fall2007.html
Office Hours: Monday, 8:30 10:30; Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:30, others by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Three terms of calculus, linear algebra, and knowledge of a high level programming language.
Textbook: An Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis, Revised Edition, by J. Epperson, published by John Wiley & Sons (ISBN 978-0-470-04963-1).
Course Goals: Provide a sound working base in numerical methods. Increase ability to apply proper mathematical tools to specific situations. Introduce computing technology and apply it to problem solving. Increase ability to work independently and formulate problem solving approaches. Provide a set of experiences that can be utilized in other courses and beyond the classroom.
Topics Covered: Computer arithmetic, pitfalls of computation, iterative methods for the solution of a single nonlinear equation, polynomial interpolation, cubic spline interpolation, elementary least squares, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, solution of linear systems using pivoting and matrix factorizations.
Course Grading: GRADING GUIDE: A 100%-90%,B 89% - 80%, C 79% - 70%, D 69% - 60%,F below 60%.
Exam Dates: First Exam in about 4 weeks.
Attendance Policy: Lecture and LAB are required.
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